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1st Choice Residential Earns BBB Accreditation With an A+ Rating in Mobile, AL
What BBB Accreditation with an A+ rating means for Mobile homeowners booking a chimney sweep, and how to check any chimney company before they come inside.
You are about to let a stranger into your living room. They will kneel on your hearth, climb on your roof, and tell you whether the fireplace your family gathers around is safe to light. You should know who they are before they ring the bell.
That is why this matters to us: 1st Choice Residential is now a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating from BBB Serving Central & South Alabama. Our accreditation became official on September 24, 2026. You can check it yourself on our BBB Business Profile.
What BBB accreditation actually means
Accreditation is not a sticker you buy. To be accredited, a business has to affirm that it meets and follows the BBB Standards for Trust. There are eight of them:
- Build trust. Keep a solid track record in the marketplace.
- Advertise honestly. Follow legal and ethical advertising and selling practices.
- Tell the truth. Represent services accurately, with all material terms disclosed up front.
- Be transparent. Openly identify who owns the business and where it operates.
- Honor promises. Deliver on contracts and commitments.
- Be responsive. Answer any dispute BBB forwards, quickly and in good faith.
- Safeguard privacy. Protect customer information and only collect what is needed.
- Embody integrity. Do what a customer can reasonably expect.
If we fall short, you have a place to go besides us. That is the point.
What the A+ rating means (and what it doesn't)
BBB grades businesses on a 100-point scale, from A+ down to F. A+ is the top grade. According to BBB's overview of its ratings, the grade is based on things like complaint history, time in business, transparent business practices, licensing, and advertising issues.
One thing worth knowing: BBB says accreditation and payment do not affect the rating. The A+ reflects how the business operates, not a fee. It can also change, which keeps every company on it honest, including us.
What this changes for you
Nothing about how we work. Everything about how easy it is to check us out before you book.
| What you want to know | Where to check |
|---|---|
| Is this a real, local business? | Our BBB profile lists our Mobile office and ownership |
| What do they charge? | Published prices on our chimney sweep page: sweep and Level 1 inspection $229 |
| Who shows up? | NFI-certified technicians, licensed and insured, veteran-owned |
| What if something goes wrong? | 1-year workmanship warranty, plus BBB dispute resolution |
Here is the part that is about you, not us. A fireplace that has been swept, inspected, and photographed is one you can light the night the in-laws come over without a second thought. The glow, the crackle, the room everyone ends up in. That is the house people remember. We just make sure it is safe to be that house.
Why we did it now
We have served Mobile and Baldwin County homes since 2009. Most of our work comes from neighbors telling neighbors. BBB accreditation puts that same accountability on the record, where anyone can read it before they call.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1st Choice Residential BBB accredited?
Yes. 1st Choice Residential is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating through BBB Serving Central & South Alabama, accredited since September 24, 2026. The profile is listed under Chimney Sweeper and Fireplace Repair in Mobile, AL.
What does BBB accredited mean for a chimney sweep?
It means the company has affirmed it meets the BBB Standards for Trust: advertise honestly, tell the truth, be transparent about ownership and location, honor promises, and respond to disputes BBB forwards in good faith.
Can a company pay for an A+ BBB rating?
No. BBB states that accreditation and payment do not affect a business's rating. The grade is based on factors like complaint history, time in business, transparency, licensing, and advertising practices.
How do I check a chimney company's BBB rating in Mobile, AL?
Search the company name and city at bbb.org. The profile shows the letter grade, whether the business is accredited, and any complaints and how they were answered. Here is ours.
Book with a company you can check
Chimney sweeps, gas fireplace repair, chimney caps, dryer vents, and grill cleaning across Mobile and Baldwin County.
- Book online anytime: Schedule your visit
- Gulf Coast: (251) 272-1990
- DFW: (817) 791-4606
- Text us: 817-946-8206
BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. Veteran-owned, locally owned, licensed and insured, NFI-certified, in business since 2009.